1·In the past, pads and tampons were typically whitened with elemental chlorine gas, a process that can create dioxins-a class of toxic, chlorinated compounds that can pollute the environment.
过去，卫生巾和卫生棉条通常都会使用含氯的气体漂白，而漂白过程总会产生破坏环境的二恶英。
2·Even then I knew that tampons are gentle and tender lovers.
即使在那时我也知道，卫生棉条是温和及温柔的情人。
3·I know cigarettes and tampons have a lot in common.
我知道香烟和卫生棉条有很多共同之处。
4·Right now the money can be used to cover certain medical items like prescription eyeglasses and bandages, but not sanitary pads or tampons.
目前，这笔资金可被用于购买处方眼镜和绷带等医疗用品，但不能用于购买卫生巾或卫生棉条。
5·But for me, there's only one real question: Why do ads for tampons and maxi pads look so much like cigarette ads?
对我来说，只有一个真正的问题：为什么香烟和卫生棉条的广告这么象？
1·Stuff You Would Borrow From A Neighbor If Your Neighbor Wasn’t Such A Bitch: Sugar, olive oil, tampons, computer power cords, etc.
如果你的邻居为人还不错你将会向他借的东西：糖、橄榄油、棉球、电脑的电源线等等。